My readers know that I am not a big fan of injustice, whether it be today, tomorrow, or yesterday. I recently came across an article I missed and wanted to share it with my readers who may have missed it, as well. A wrongful death…
The death of a 60-year-old Atlanta Braves fans once again raises the question of fan safety at sporting events. It was a typical night at the ballpark when tragedy struck in the seventh inning at Turner Field in Atlanta. According to reports, as Yankees pinch-hitter…
It happens nationwide. A parent gets out of the car, forgetting the child in the backseat. Hours later, the child is dead. Dallas police are investigating the death of a 2-year-old child who was allegedly left in a hot car on a 98 degree afternoon.…
Remember the days of wanting a family photo while on vacation? You simply opened your mouth and asked. Almost always, when you asked someone to take your photo, they then asked you to do the same. Those days are nearly gone. Since selfie sticks were…
Fireworks during the Fourth of July are as American as apple-pie and baseball, but the fun can end quickly if someone is injured. The three types of fireworks that keep hospitals emergency rooms the busiest are bottle rockets, firecrackers, and sparklers. Bottle rockets and firecrackers…
Debris litters the sidewalk; shredded wood and insulation is visible from the fourth floor of a Berkeley apartment building. A balcony sits atop another. Bodies lay lifeless on the ground below. This was the scene at the Liberty Gardens apartments near the University of California’s…
As the school year draws to a close, for millions of children the last bell of the year may bring more than summer fun. Many kids will go hungry because they will not have access to school breakfast and lunch programs. In its continued efforts…
As summer arrives and millions of people head for the outdoors, it is important to keep ticks in the “Lyme light” before they take a bite out of your summer fun. Lyme disease is actually considered among the most common infectious diseases in the United…
While Memorial Day is a time to honor our country’s fallen heroes, many Americans consider this weekend the unofficial start of summer. It is an opportunity to gather with friends and family and engage in favorite summertime activities, such as cookouts, camping, swimming, and boating.…
According to the statistics, the number one contributing factor in boating accidents is operator inattention. The second most important factor is operator inexperience. National Safe Boating Month, serves as an important time to remind everyone to make safety a priority, whether you own a vessel, personal…